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, ' V/ce p/canogtap/lic Eecozb %%¢¢m/a/% %l§z/e flow/m/éi $05.6? g/flt‘a gaérm/ A Society formed for the preservatlon of Recorded Sound OCTOBER/DECEMBER 2003 VOLUME 39, ISSUE 1 EDITOR: W- T. NOITiS, SECRETARY: Mrs S McGuigan, “Waipapa”, PO. Box 19839, Swannanoa, Woolston, Rangiora RD. 1, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND. NEW ZEALAND. COLUMBIA DISC GRAPHOPHONE “REPUBLIC” MODEL BA. NO 91906 62 FOR YOUR INFORMATION Well here we are, another year is almost behind us, how time goes. The New Zealand dollar continues to rise, today 62 NZ cents to the US dollar — where will it end? We are fairly well stocked with parts, and have many reprints of catalogues for sale. It is only through Larry Schlick’s generosity that we are able to bring you more pictures of Larry Donelys last Swap Meet. We are able to include another small leaflet with this issue, and we hope you will all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. In the next issue we hope to include illustrations and information about a large auction of phonographs, music boxes and artefacts held in Auckland belonging to the Wagener Museum. Unusual for so much to come on the market at one time. Held over four days with up to 4,427 items offered for sale. We were sad to lose two fine artists during the year —— Slim Dusty and Johnny Cash. Walter Norris, Editor ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 38th Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 24th September 2003 in Christchurch. Election of Officers: Patron: Joffre Marshall; President: David Peterson; Vice President: Robert Sleeman; Treasurer: Tony Airs; Secretary: Shirley McGuigan. Members of Executive: John Hastilow, Bob Searle, Wilf Boon. SECRETARY’S NOTES We come towards the end of another year yet again and with Christmas almost upon us would take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy festive season and all the best for ,. the coming year. I would like to welcome Tony Airs back as Treasurer and to thank Tony for helping out while I have been away visiting family in America. It is a big help to know I will come back and find everything well organised. To the members of the Committee, thank you for your support in what has been a difficult year for me. I appreciate your help and your friendship. I enjoy the contact with all our members from around the world and always look forward to hearing from you. Shirley McGuigan, Secretary ILLUSTRATIONS Stamps: These stamps are from the State of Cambodia, in Asia, between Thailand and Vietnam. A very colourful set of stamps which feature inventions — R. Fulton with his paddle steamer, Bell’ 5 first telephone, Edison’ 5 electric light bulb, Morse with his telegraph, De la Cierva with his autogiro and N. Moniuriol with a submarine. The stamps are postmarked 04.05.92. ‘y;;-.,./.,,,,.A.N ZSGL : RE 1 5 n uoxauu: mu.2-_ V ""”'I‘r/,,,Q’,:, MW, m fisfi'wg s; ' ;%6 o It Soul-mumuourumm C‘-uU 5 SANTA CLAUS NODDER DOLL EDISON OPERA NODDER DOLL 64 Nodding Doll: Santa Claus Nodder Doll —- asking price $300 US. Edison Opera: An Edison Opera machine — a very nice one in good condition — $7,500. Trademark Berliner: Trademark Berliner— National Gram Co. New elbow but wrong reproducer. $4,500. Also Victor model C $3,500, and a glass sided Zonophone, all original $4,500. Talking Dolls: Seven lovely talking dolls owned by Robin and Joan Rolfs. Joan has a large collection and has published a book on talking dolls. She is now working on a new book on Children’ s phonograph records. Her book on dolls is excellent and well worth the price, Larry says. The dolls are Mac Starr, Madam Henore and Jumeau. Her address is: Audio Antique, S4994 W6273 Hortonville, Wisconsin. Radios: Edison Diamond Disc radio phone’s $4,500. Next on right a Brunswick Panatrope automatic, and the third on the right is an Edison Diamond Disc, made in 1924, price $4,000. Columbia Q: A Columbia Q cylinder machine in nice order with a new glass horn —— never seen this type of horn in New Zealand — priced at $1,800. Klingsor: This model also looks in fine order, not often seen in New Zealand — price $2,500. Also, on the right is a musical chair, which you have to sit on to make it play, price $400. Pathe Diffusor: We have two illustrations of this machine, it folds down like a Lumiere, price asked $780. Records: Just no end to them. Wicker Machine: The owner, pictured, was very proud of this unusual machine, which he had repainted for sale. Haywood Wakefield “Perfection” works. Asking price $1,400. German Symphonium: A lovely machine, good collection ofdiscs, 22V2 inch disc, Model 130 Also has metal bells. Asking price $10,500. Coloured records: Case full of records, needles, reproducers, record cleaners etc. Typical Booth: Back row machines priced from $1,700 — $2,500. Nice coin in the slot and a Pathe in the front. Band Organ: This is a home made Werlitzer Band Organ. Larry Schlick said it played well. COLUMBIA Q PATHE DIFFUSOR 66 Multi Wood Horns: We have shown pictures of these inlaid horns before. They range in price from $300 to $1,250. Sights and Sounds of Edison, Don Gfell, 21 Main Street, Milan, Ohio, USA 44846. Ivy Moloney Dance Band: This lady Ivy Moloney was a wonderful pianist, she and her husband who played the saxophone formed an old time band who played in the Caledonian Hall in Christchurch (New Zealand) every Saturday night. They recorded quite a number of long playing records, which are not hard to find, and ifreal old time music is what you like, I can recommend these records. They were recorded at least 25 years ago. Both Ivy and George Maloney have passed on, so you can no longer hear her play. I have included what is written about the Band on the back of a record sleeve. Ivy Moloney, Pianist: Leader of the band was born in London and was a silver medallist at the Trinity College of Music, London. Came to New Zealand, and has wide experience in dance work, traditional, modern, and is a specialist in old time dance music. Has been playing for the Old Time Dance Association for the last 20 years. Ivy played for her first dance at the age of 13 years. George Moloney, Saxophone: Husband of Ivy, was born in Dunedin, and has been associated with music all his life. Has a wide experience of all types of music and played in many of the larger dance bands, then started playing for old time dancing 20 years ago. Bob Mellis, Accordion: Was born and brought up in Scotland where he had his own Scottish Country Dance Band called the Westbum Accordion Band. Came to New Zealand where he started his own Scottish Country Dance Band, then several years ago joined Ivy’s band. Has introduced a bit of Scottish music to some of the old time dances, which has proved very popular. Maurice Mackrell, Drums: Born in New Zealand, and has a wide experience in all types ofmusic having played with some ofthe well known bands. Joined Ivy’ 5 band several months ago, and enjoys the change to old time music, but still has a great love for Dixieland and Jazz mu51c. Music Boxes: Starting from the left, a 9" Miraphone $2,700, Victor Regina 151/2" Disc $4,950, a Mira 12" disc machine $2,450, an empty Regina case $475, a Criterian 203/4" $4,450. Down the side a Tanzabar self playing Accordion, a Reginaphone 15‘/2" disc machine $3,600, a Polyphone $1,175 and a Reginaphone $5,900. More Rare Treasures: Front left, another glass horn Pathe $1,800, and in front of it is a grey French Gem $1,950. At the back are some early radios and a Pathe in a box $1,200. Rudy Vallee Record: Recorded by Rudy Vallee and his Connecticut Yankees. These are flexible records only a few had pictures on the back. We think they are early long playing records —— they play twice as long as standard records. Resona Record Sleeves: A company we have not come across in New Zealand. 67 COLUMBIA DISC GRAPHOPHONE (Illustrated on Front Cover) Model Republic (BA) 1906 No. 9 This model manufactured by Columbia, never carried the Columbia anywhere on the case. It is considerably larger than the Empire, but used the analyzing reproducer with automatic needle clamp. This machine was designed exclusively for sale through mail order companies — it was offered first to George Shaw & Co., and after to Spiegel, May Stern Co. Universal Home Furnishers. The illustration on the front cover and the following wording came from a Spiegel May Stern Co. catalogue through the kindness of Larry Schlick. Republic Disc Machine, Type BA. The Republic Disc machine is considerably larger than the Empire type, and for this reason is more desirable. The cabinet is made of selected solid oak, highly polished, and is 12 inches square and 6 inches high. It is a most handsome design made with decorated beading around the top and at the base of panel. The horn is of black and gold and is made of the best steel, with an elegant brass bell. It measures 21 inches in length, and the bell measures 13 1/ inches. 2 The Reproducer is the latest concert analyzing type, with automatic needle clamp, and the motor is of the powerful spring design, absolutely noiseless.